Communication and Computing Integrated Architecture of 6G RAN and Collaboration Mechanism

Regarding the evolution of 6G networks, traditional RAN will gradually evolve into communication and computing integrated network. The traditional communication functions of control plane and user plane adopt the "separate" design mode for base station and core network, which is incapable of communication and computing integrated RAN (Radio Access Network). Aiming at 6G communication and computing integrated RAN architecture, this paper proposes a master-slave base station architecture to adapt to the deep integration of communication and computing. Based on this architecture, an "integrated" design scheme for the communication function of computing services is first proposed, realizing closed-loop control, transmission, and processing of computing data within RAN. At the same time, a new data plane interface and computing layer are introduced into the RAN interface and protocol for the first time to enable the identification and differentiated transmission guarantee of computing data. In response to challenges such as large-scale collaboration and large-scale data interaction brought about by future complex computing, a collaborative mechanism of integrated communication and computing is designed to meet the multiple-level collaboration demands for communication and computing integrated RAN.